Jerusalem artichoke vs. Jícama raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are jerusalem artichoke and jícama raw different?
- Jerusalem artichoke is higher in iron, vitamin B1, copper, phosphorus, potassium, vitamin B3, and vitamin B5; however, jícama raw is richer in vitamin C and fiber.
- Daily need coverage for iron for jerusalem artichoke is 35% higher.
- Jerusalem artichoke contains 10 times more vitamin B1 than jícama raw. While jerusalem artichoke contains 0.2mg of vitamin B1, jícama raw contains only 0.02mg.
- Jícama raw has a lower glycemic index (17) than jerusalem artichoke (32).
Jerusalem-artichokes, raw and Yambean (jicama), raw are the varieties used in this article.
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Mineral Comparison
Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +41.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +16.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +186% |
| Contains more IronIron | +466.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +191.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +333.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +33.3% |
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +106.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +550% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +194.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +83.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +120.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +405% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +142.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +200% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2 g
Fats:
0.01 g
Carbs:
17.44 g
Water:
78.01 g
Other:
2.54 g
Protein:
0.72 g
Fats:
0.09 g
Carbs:
8.82 g
Water:
90.07 g
Other:
0.3 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +177.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +97.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +746.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +800% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +15.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.001 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.021 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.043 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -100% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +25% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +4200% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sodium | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 3.4mg | 0.6mg | 35% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 20.2mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.2mg | 0.02mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 4.9g | 13% |
| Copper | 0.14mg | 0.048mg | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 78mg | 18mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 429mg | 150mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.3mg | 0.2mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.397mg | 0.135mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.077mg | 0.042mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 17.44g | 8.82g | 3% |
| Choline | 30mg | 13.6mg | 3% |
| Protein | 2g | 0.72g | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 0.46mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.06mg | 0.029mg | 2% |
| Calories | 73kcal | 38kcal | 2% |
| Magnesium | 17mg | 12mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.01g | 0.09g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 15.84g | 3.92g | N/A |
| Calcium | 14mg | 12mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 9.6g | 1.8g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.12mg | 0.16mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 4mg | 4mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.7µg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.06mg | 0.06mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0.3µg | 0% |
| Folate | 13µg | 12µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0g | 0.021g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.004g | 0.005g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.001g | 0.043g | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.018mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.016mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.025mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.026mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.007mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.017mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.022mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.019mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
10%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
9%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jícama raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.8g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jícama raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Jícama raw is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Jerusalem artichoke is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.021g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Jerusalem artichoke is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Jerusalem artichoke is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (4 mg)